Dornsife Dialogues

Oct 18 2024 23 ep. 59 mins 2
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Dornsife Dialogues, hosted by the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, are conversations among leading scholars and distinguished alumni regarding a wide range of topics relevant to our world today. 

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How Underrepresented Voters Could Shape the 2024 Election

Oct 18 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textThe presidency may be determined by razor-thin margins in swing states this November. Voters from groups traditionally less likely to turn out – such as non-college-educated individuals, low-income Americans and voters of color – could play a pivotal role in the outcome.Our panel explores the key issues driving engagement among these underrepresented voters, the c

Gut Feelings: How Your Diet Shapes Your Brain

Aug 27 2024 57 mins  
Send us a textA healthy brain is crucial for a long, enjoyable life, and growing evidence suggests that the gut plays a significant role in cognitive function. Beyond that, your gut microbiome influences diverse aspects of health, including mood, nutrition, and numerous chronic diseases.Listen to this discussion with USC Dornsife researchers to learn about how our diet, gut, and mi

Climate Solutions: Engineering Earth’s Future

Apr 12 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textAs climate change intensifies across the planet, attention is turning toward technologies that offer novel ways to decarbonize our economy and our atmosphere. These include options for capturing, storing, and reusing carbon, and geoengineering techniques that directly manipulate the Earth's climate and environment. These methods may provide a critical boost to our att

NATO at 75: Future of the Alliance

Apr 02 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textMarking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) 75th anniversary, USC Dornsife scholars examine the transatlantic alliance’s evolution from a Cold War bulwark to its current role. Is it time to strengthen, transform, or even retire it?Our political science and global security scholars convened for a critical dialogue on NATO's relevance and future as the nex

The Bard Unbound: Shakespeare Revisited

Mar 01 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textJoin us for a compelling discussion on the enduringly popular playwright, William Shakespeare. Four centuries after his final curtain call, his influence still resonates deeply in our culture, our language, and our understanding of human nature.We'll explore the man behind the myth, the truths and misconceptions that have shaped his portrayal in popular culture, how r

Digital Detox: Strategies for Social Media Sanity

Jan 31 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textIn this age of constant connectivity, social media has become more than just a means of expressing ourselves and connecting with others. The powerful algorithms that underpin these platforms are shaping how we communicate with others, what information we take in, and our perceptions of events (and ourselves). Its pervasive presence has brought a maze of challenges tha

The Independent Voter Surge

Nov 16 2023 62 mins  
Send us a textIn a groundbreaking shift, more voters now identify as independent than with any specific political party. This evolution is predominantly driven by millennials and Gen Z voters, who often prioritize issues over party allegiance. Many people also feel a growing disconnect or disillusionment with the traditional parties.Join us for an enlightening discussion regarding

Unmasking Horror Movies

Oct 31 2023 59 mins  
Send us a textDive deep into the shadows of cinema with us as we explore the captivating world of horror films. Originating from the haunting tales of the late 1800s, the horror genre has not only stood the test of time but has flourished, spawning billion-dollar franchises and passionate fan conventions. But beyond the spine-tingling suspense and heart-pounding scares, what deeper

Automation, AI, and our Human Future

Sep 13 2023 57 mins  
Send us a textWe hear a lot about how automation will reshape human life in the age of artificial intelligence. From revolutionary new techniques in health care to job losses in creative industries, our world may look radically different in the near future. Alongside these great transformations comes a great amount of anxiety about our place in this world.We usually pay the most at

Fighting Cancer with Breakthrough Technology

Aug 30 2023 57 mins  
Send us a textPeter Kuhn, a founding member of the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Biosciences, discusses breakthrough technology in the fight against cancer in the latest Dornsife Dialogues. Kuhn serves on President Biden's "cancer moonshot" initiative which is working to reduce the national death rate from cancer by 50%. In this discussion with distinguished cancer researcher